Construction Project Specialist - Brea, CA

Description

• Creates and makes revisions to project schedules including: generating tasks, estimates, dependencies; milestones, CPM Analysis; and Histogram Analysis.
• Plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes schedules and project parameters and sets procedures to accomplish system objectives, involving complex contracting applications.
• Provides technical support to customers on assigned projects.
• Prepares for on-site installation and repairs by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials and coordinating on-site work, as necessary.
• Meets with contractors and owners to discuss scope of project; budgets; performance; and close-out.
• Ensures that quality standards are maintained for assigned projects.
• Provides training and follow-up training at customer site.
• Receives and qualifies subcontractor proposals; supervises work of project assigned staff, subcontractors and installers.
• Ensures compliance with internal contracting processes.
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for maintaining the project budget to forecasted values.
• Responsible for change order management by recommending solutions, facilitating quotes and closing orders.
• Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff.
• Establishes professional relationship and communicates with field support staff and customers and their representatives. Interfaces constantly to maintain accurate status reports and project reviews.
• Examines and reviews contracts and estimates by performing risk analysis and developing risk plans.
• Prepares sub-contractor request for quotation’s (RFQ) including: scope statements; plans and milestone dates; specs; bonding requirements; and billing schedule of values.
• Documents work by completing paperwork on each job, including daily time, progress, and duration; and maintaining files.
• Represents company by serving as a direct customer contact.
• Oversees the following: preparation of Trane material and vendor orders; recording the receipt of materials and approving payments.
• Responsible for project cash-flow management: progress billing, collections support and monitoring, and resource management.
• Obtains acceptance and timely sign-off of the project by the customer.

Requirements

• Must possess the communication skills and level of literacy, scientific knowledge and mathematical skills commensurate with the completion of High School and/or higher level education.
• At least 5 to 8+ years of HVAC/Controls industry experience; or two year degree from technical college in related field with four years of experience in the construction industry or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience and knowledge in using Project Management Tools (CPM, PERT, Gantt Charts) is preferred
• Familiarity with financially guaranteed contracts, the operation of energy management systems, HVAC systems, temperature controls, and process control systems is preferred.
• Should have a general working knowledge of basic engineering, electricity, mechanical HVAC systems and the building construction industry.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, current Project Management tool suite, PeopleSoft Contracts and Projects preferred

Benefits

• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance